Software Localization Engineer

visit us at usa.siemens.com    |     learn more about us    |     view siemens speaks video    |     send this job to a friend We're Siemens, a global innovation company helping the needs of businesses, communities and employees right here in the US. From improving security at airports, to helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses of the heart, to reducing delivery time for forwarded mail and beyond, we're achieving the unexpected all because of our employees. Which is why we offer a work culture where ideas are free to fly, diversity programs that capture the strengths of thought rather than ethnicity, and mentoring and training programs that can take careers to new heights. And that's pretty inspiring. Because when you and 70,000 diverse minds innovate together, you can change the world. Imagine that. automation & control • building technologies • energy & power • financial services • hearing solutions industrial solutions • information & communication • lighting • medical solutions • transportation • water technologies Siemens is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Software Localization Engineer Job Description:Position# AH 8622 Software Localization Engineer ( 3 Openings )This position is for the world's largest software company, headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The Office International team is looking for a dynamic and passionate International Project Engineer (IPE). The IPE will drive the localizability of one or more of the Office applications through upstream evangelization and language-neutral localization processes as well as support localization production centers in Redmond and Dublin.. Responsibilities include Promote pseudo-localization to application teams and educate/support PM, Dev, Test, and Release in utilizing this technology effectively as an integral part of the development/test workflow. Function as first point of contact for application teams for questions related to pseudo-localization and build breaks in the pseudo-loc build. Review product specs for localizability and globalization issues. Own the LocStudio pseudo-localization infrastructure, resource commenting, and documenting software localization processes in the Localization Kit for complex localization projects. Recommend process improvements where needed. Assist the Localizability team with engineering best practices in tactical areas with high impact for the localization teams and that require cross-group solutions.Qualifications Sound knowledge of the software development process and cycle. Strong problem solving skills Flawless verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Knowledge of the localization process, tools and issues, especially localization, localizability and globalization issues strong preferred. Strong knowledge of the Office System applications. Knowledge of 1 or more programming language and the ability to write scripts and or batch files. Excellent project management skills. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience. 1+ years working experience in software localization. Strong team spirit and collaboration skills. Experience working in a large organization and with external groups and partners is desirable. We are interested in candidates local to the Pacific Northwest only. If you are interested and have questions about this opportunity, please contact me (Russell.goodright@siemens.com). I will reply back to you with additional information for you in order to be considered immediately. These positions are active and urgent, therefore you can expect immediate consideration, and we will hire as soon as possible...no waiting, unless you need additional time on your end (ie: 2-week notice from current job, etc.) Thanks, and I'll look forward to helping you. Russell Goodright russell.goodright@siemens.com Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Inc. At Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Inc. (http://www.it-solutions.usa.siemens.com), our consultants demonstrate an ability to interface with all levels of Management and Customer contacts, as a Strategic Business Partner. Each has a proven history of generating outstanding business results. If you meet the above skill set/experience requirements and are interested in working with a world-class technology company, Apply Today! Along with the prospect to grow your career with a financially stable, International industry leader, you will also have the unique opportunity to say to your customers, "We're SIEMENS, We Can Do That!" regExpected Travel Time: None